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Doctor of Education with a Minor in Autism

ABOUT THE MINOR

The Doctor of Education with a Minor in Autism program at the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fischler School of Education provides advanced skills in intervention, treatment, and support services to individuals with autism and their family members. This Ed.D. concentration focuses on current research, evidence-based practice, and problem-based learning in relation to the field of autism education. Course content for this South Florida doctoral degree is research based and infuses best practices in education.

ABOUT THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The concentration component of the Doctor of Education degree with a Minor in Autism allows students to maximize their knowledge and skills of their current and/or an emerging field. Students seeking a Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis should consider our Ed.D. program with a minor in applied behavior analysis. Concentrations require a minimum of 18 credits in the area of study, but may require up to 24 credits. Concentration courses must be taken online.

CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDE
(18–24 CREDITS)

Educational Leadership
Health Care Education
Higher Education
Human Services Administration
Instructional Leadership
Instructional Technology and Distance Education
Nursing Education
Organizational Leadership
Reading
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology

Through the elective component, students individualize their doctoral degrees. Depending on the number of credits required in the main concentration, students must complete the minimum 66-credit requirement using electives. These electives may also be applied toward a second concentration (18–24 credits) or a minor (15 credits). Elective courses must be taken online.

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Total Credits:	15	Financial Aid: Enrollment Counselor:	1-800-806-3680 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 21546
Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling? Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants. We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.

COURSES IN THE MINOR

(15 CREDITS)
PLEASE CHOOSE FIVE COURSES

EDD 8801

Seminar in the Behavior Communication Connection for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDD 8802

Seminar in the Nature of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDD 8803

Advanced Topics in Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDD 8804

Advanced Topics in Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDD 8805

Seminar in Professional Issues in Leading Programs for Students with Autism

EDD 8806

Special Topics Across the Life Span for Individuals with Autism

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework for the Ed.D. with an autism minor is offered in a variety of formats – completely online, at NSU’s Main Campus in South Florida, or through a combination of on-site and online (blended) classes. The distance education program at the Fischler School of Education allows busy professionals the option to complete their doctoral degree in autism education without leaving their jobs or traveling great distances. Students may elect to take their core seminars at NSU’s South Florida campuses or completely online. Concentration and elective courses will be delivered completely online.

Online courses for an Ed.D. in autism education allow international students and those who don’t live near the South Florida campuses to interact in a virtual classroom.
Blended programs combine on-site and online instruction. On-site courses are offered periodically over weekends and supplemented with online study.

In addition to coursework, all doctoral students in the autism education program are required to participate in the Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research in their first year of studies.

Applied Dissertation (12 CREDITS)

The Applied Dissertation is a detailed, accurate, and cohesive account of a scholarly investigation designed to answer one or more research questions. It is required of all FSE doctoral students and its purpose is to improve practice in education and human services. The dissertation process consists of a total of 12 credits encompassing three major benchmarks (i.e., concept paper, proposal, and final report).

ARC 8966 Applied Dissertation Seminar
1—Concept Paper (2 credits)

ARC 8967 Applied Dissertation Seminar
2—Proposal (5 credits)

ARC 8968 Applied Dissertation Seminar
3—Dissertation (5 credits)

Continuing Dissertation Services

If the program is not completed within 24 months, continuing dissertation services will begin on the 25th month. Students must enroll in ADS 8090 between the 25th and 36th months of their program and in ADS 8091 beginning the 37th month of their program in order to receive dissertation services from their committee chairs and/or the applied research center.

ADS 8090 Applied Dissertation Services I
ADS 8091 Applied Dissertation Services II

CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program is designed for individuals with master’s degrees or higher who are interested in earning a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from among 20 fields of study. (No degree is conferred upon completion; however, credits can be applied toward a Doctor of Education degree.)

To earn a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Adult Education, students will be required to take 15 credits from the Autism Education minor.

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Doctor of Education with a Minor in Autism

COURSES IN THE MINOR

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Applied Dissertation (12 CREDITS)

Continuing Dissertation Services

CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES

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